Financeit and Concentra announce $100 million partnership
Financeit, a cloud-based point-of-sale platform, has announced a a strategic funding collaboration with Concentra, a Saskatchewan-based…
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CanCon Podcast Ep. 12: Software can’t solve everything
“Because it’s 2015,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, in response to questions on his decision to appoint…
Dell ranks Toronto 11th out of 50 future-ready cities across the world
In a Dell survey of 50 cities across the world, Toronto ranked 11th on the list of metropolitan areas that Dell says are embracing…
Startup jobs of the week: Witmart, Palette, Bench, Wave, ExpandIT
Every day, Canada’s best startups post the latest job opportunities on the BetaKit Job Board; from early stage to series…
Toronto-based BitGold launches merchant processing service in 150 countries
On Wednesday at the Money 20/20 Europe conference in Copenhagen, the world’s largest FinTech event, Toronto-based startup…
Toronto Mayor John Tory delivers keynote promoting Toronto-Waterloo corridor to Silicon Valley
As part of a three-day trade mission to promote the Toronto-Waterloo region to some of the biggest players in Silicon Valley,…
Startup jobs of the week: shomi, QuickTapSurvey, Jobber, Control, Axonify
Every day, Canada’s best startups post the latest job opportunities on the BetaKit Job Board; from early stage to series…
Borrowell’s April Fools’ joke goes to the dogs as customers freak out
It’s April 1st, which means that many startups have engaged in the time-honored tradition of April Fools’ jokes to make…
Lendified acquires Techstars graduate Mentio Technologies
Toronto-based Lendified has acquired Mentio Technologies, a Vancouver-based company specializing in automated cash flow forecasting.…
Wave raises $6.7 million from BDC Capital as it works to enter the lending space
BDC Capital has invested $6.7 million in Toronto-based Wave, bringing Wave’s total funding for its series C to $22.1…
Wealthsimple launches responsible investment portfolio to attract socially-conscious millennials
According to a study surveying 1,003 millennials by US-based agency Cone Communications, this generation is one of the most…
Lendified promises more efficient loans for small businesses on #TheDisruptors
With an outdated financial services system dominated by a select few institutions, the FinTech industry in Canada has been…
Startup jobs of the week: Green Brick Labs, CareGuide, Fundica, Diagram, Empty Cubicle
Every day, Canada’s best startups post the latest job opportunities on the BetaKit Job Board; from early stage to series…
Startup jobs of the week: Him & Her Incorporated, Wise & Hammer, Prospect Madison, SettleUp, Kira Talent
Every day, Canada’s best startups post the latest job opportunities on the BetaKit Job Board; from early stage to series…
BCIC-New Ventures Competition accepting applications
For the 16th year in a row, the BCIC-New Ventures competition is accepting applications from the best new ideas and startups…